June 2019

How do your workers know when to wear hearing PPE and when it’s safe to remove it? Millions of workers are affected by high noise levels in their workplace loud enough to damage their hearing. PULSAR INSTRUMENTS says the Pulsar SafeEar, a simple noise-activated warning sign provides the answer. The company says thanks to its clearly identifiable noise-activated alert symbol, staff and visitors can take immediate action to protect themselves from noise by reaching for hearing protection or by taking action to reduce the noise levels around them. Highly visual warning message Quick and simple to install and use Lights up when a pre-set noise level is exceeded Triggers from 40dB(A) to 114dB(A) t: 01723 518011 w: https://pulsarinstruments.com/en/ category/noise-activated-warning-signs CONTA-CLIP says it provides all necessary tools for customising its UL- and VDE-certified VK series cabling ducts. The company says the VK-S cutter allows for shortening up to 125 mm wide standard or halogen-free cabling ducts to the required length. Cuts are clean, without burrs, and with the exact required angle. This tool can be installed at a workbench. VK-AKZ notching pliers are made for breaking out sections of the side walls cleanly and completely all the way down to the base of the cabling duct. Expanding rivets can be processed safely and quickly using the SN-SW setting tool. Featuring a long shaft, it facilitates setting rivets in deep channels or in other difficult-to-access positions. CONTA-CLIP supplies VK cabling ducts with a length of two metres. t | +49 . 5257 . 9833 - 0 e | christian.quade@conta-clip.de w | www.conta-clip.com HBM, a market leader in the field of test and measurement, says it is proud to be sponsoring pupils from Queen Elizabeth’s School for Boys in Barnet, as they get ready to jet off to the 2019 Championships of the VEX Robotics competition in Kentucky, USA. Following their success at the UK National Championships, which saw the team successfully compete in a series of robotic challenges, the pupils also scooped a variety of celebrated awards. Presented with the Sportsmanship Award for their respect and enthusiasm of the competition, the team were also presented with the prestigious Design Award for the 3rd time this year, which secures their place at the highly-acclaimed VEX Robotics World Championships and places them alongside top qualifying teams from all over the world. t | 01525 304980 e | info@uk.hbm.com w | www.hbm.com SPM INSTRUMENT AB, a leading worldwide provider of condition monitoring technology and products, has announced the release of AiriusTM, a range of wireless vibration sensors for remote monitoring of industrial equipment. The company says providing warning of vibration-related problems as well as gear and bearing faults, Airius is a wireless, battery-powered sensor ideal for remote condition monitoring of standard production equipment such as pumps and fans. Designed and manufactured by SPM Instrument, the sensors build on fifty years of experience in developing reliable and industry-leading solutions for condition monitoring. Remote condition monitoring of machinery enables maintenance departments to cut down on maintenance routes, leaving time to work on improvements in other areas of the plant. It also saves costs in terms of cabling and other hardware associated with wired sensors. t | 01706 835331 e | info@spminstrument.co.uk w | www.spminstrument.co.uk Wireless vibration sensors ABB has announced it has won “Contribution to Skills and Training” at the annual Motion Control Industry awards and says the prize recognises its commitment to helping industries to tackle their biggest challenges – from cutting energy consumption and CO2 emissions to reducing the millions of litres of clean drinking water lost through leakage. ABB offers more than 30 courses, several of which are CPD (continuous professional development) accredited. Targeting end users, contractors, consultants, machine builders and OEMs, the courses aim to improve engineering expertise, tackle technical challenges and improve operational knowledge of applying variable speed drives and motors. ABB says its courses have upskilled thousands of engineers, managers and apprentices from a diverse range of industries. Trainees can choose between eLearning, hands-on training sessions at a site of their choice, or courses at ABB’s bespoke training school in Leicestershire. w | www.abb.co.uk/energy Diverse training course portfolio Next generation of engineers Single use glove specialist UNIGLOVES reports it has launched a new brochure featuring its latest high performance, ground breaking hand hygiene and hand protection solutions. The company says featuring the UK’s widest range of disposable gloves – including nitrile gloves, latex gloves and vinyl gloves - the new 64-page brochure can be downloaded at http:bit.ly/2uMwjs7 It includes detailed information on its very latest glove solutions include the enhanced range of PRO.TECT HD and HD+ silicone-free, chemical resistant gloves for workers in the engineering sector. Unigloves says with over 70 glove styles featured in the new brochure relevant across key industry sectors including automotive and engineering, it helps employers select the right glove for the job and in addition to specific glove ranges the new brochure also focuses on a range of customer support materials. t | 0800 049 6602 e | enquiries@unigloves.co.uk Interactive noise warning sign Wide range of disposable gloves 18 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk June 2019 Maintenance Matters Customisation of cabling ducts